Description
The Meller's Duck resembles a large female Mallard. At 55–65 centimetres (22–26 in), it averages slightly larger than a Mallard and is at the top size for the Anas genus. However, as opposed to most mallard relatives, they lack a supercilium. The speculum feathers are green as in some of its relatives, but unlike in these, it is bordered white as in the Mallard. Its body is dark brown with narrow paler fringes to feathers on upper parts and wider fringes on lower parts. Its bill is pale grey, with dark patches at the base, and is larger than normal. Its feet and legs are orange.
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